All my life I've always just bought the stuff I need and took it to work.
No matter where I've worked it was 1/100th the hassle to do that rather than figure out how to go through channels.
I've also tried stuff and ditched it a few weeks later and tried something else.
this applies to lots of things at work -- who cares if the office pens are free - they suck.
If you want to employ me, please provide me with the tools to do the job properly. An ergonomic keyboard, mouse, chair and desk are a given. A nice display is a bonus.
Especially when it comes to ergonomics I don’t understand employers, an engineer going on leave for a week because of RSI / back pains, is way more expensive.
Aren't most construction workers expected to provide their own basic tools? The contractor usually provides specialty tools and power tools, but when I did demolition, I certainly brought my own hammer.
IT is different though, because the tools are the repository for the delivery also.